another chilly one for east anglia and the south—east. hello.with reeta chakra barti. the headlines: vladimir putin has announced a ceasefire between the syrian regime and the armed opposition. the russian president said that both sides had signed documents to start fresh peace talks. translation: the first document between the syrian government and armed opposition on sissy show and fire... the second document is a set of measures on control over the seas by regime. ‘singin in the rain‘ star debbie reynolds has died aged 84 after suffering a stroke, just a day after the death of her daughter, carrie fisher. the head of the royal college of gps has warned that patients could be waiting more than a month to see a doctor this winter. nhs england says it's boosting funding for the sector. the government says it's investing an extra £21; billion. two men have been found dead at a flat in st austell. devon and cornwall police are treating the deaths as unexplained. now on bbc news, a series of stories about shakespeare's impact across the globe. the

the focus overnight across east anglia and south—east england duty that poor visibility.st, a lot of cloud around. that should help improve visibility through the night. northern ireland and scotland, it will be relatively mild, but we have some rain sinking its way southwards. there continues to new year's eve. eventual sea wet weather crossing into the belt and northern ireland during the afternoon. the breeze picking up, so the fog will lift. it will turn milderfor the fog will lift. it will turn milder for a the fog will lift. it will turn milderfor a time, with the fog will lift. it will turn milder for a time, with temperatures reaching 10 degrees in london. that is the weather. hello. this is bbc news. the headlines at 12.30. president putin says he will not expel anyone in response to president obama's sanctions against moscow, for interfering in the us election process. he was originally asked to expel 35 years to come out from the country. russia's foreign minister, sergei lavrov, has asked a nationwide ceasefire appears to be largely holding in syria, although

east anglia, south—east england, not as faulty.ally moving southwards. as the day goes on and into the even in. if you are going out to celebrate the arrival of 2017, the rain pulls away from northern ireland and scotland and it will turn colder. on the current timing, it may change. will keep you updated. if you are going to be out and about,. a 2017 begins, it will be colder. the rain clear southwards and it follows on colder air. that is what is coming up over the next few days. there is one weather warning in place for the rain in northern scotland. details about that. the met office weather warning is on the bbc weather site. hello this is bbc world news. our top stories. president obama orders tough measures against russia after accusing it of interfering in the us elections. a ceasefire agreed by the syrian government and opposition fighters has come into effect. several of the main rebel factions have backed the deal but some groups are excluded. and china's latest dizzying feat of engineering. we will take a closer look at

its way southward, we will start the day with some rain, starting the new year with rain across east angliat might be there for much of the day, but elsewhere, decent sunshine coming through, showers in the north of scotland, and snow over some of the higher scottish hills in the north, a sign of cold weather, perhaps, just around the corner as we work into the rest of january, that visual weather. this is bbc news — i'm simon mccoy. the headlines at 3pm: president putin says he will not expel anyone in response to president 0bama ordering 35 russian diplomats out of the us for alleged hacking. mr putin also said that positive developments in relations between russia and the uk would be mutually beneficial. a postmortem examination into the cause of george michael's death had proved inconclusive. further tests will now be carried out. drivers are told to take care in fog and freezing conditions, as a coach overturns on the m40 in 0xfordshire injuring 17 people. clinging on for life — the only survivor of a boat that capsized off kent recounts his 11—hour ordeal. also in the next hour: the c

the midlands, east anglia and the south east will see rain on and off through much of the day.urther north and west, brighter skies, clearer conditions but also colder.

the worst of the fog will be across east anglia and the south—east of england.e faster routes. so do take care on the roads. and there will be further delays at the airports. if you‘re on the move, your bbc local radio should keep you updated with things. the worst of the fog will be across some parts of east anglia, the south—east of england, a few patches of fog elsewhere. it‘s slow to clear, because of the winds coming in from the south—west. that breeze into northern ireland and scotland helps keep the fog at bay. and we‘ll see our weather front sinking its way ever south, bringing some rain with it. by the afternoon, ten or 11 degrees for glasgow and belfast. around 10 degrees for cardiff and london as well. as we get on through the evening, that weather front is drifting south. it will eventually clear away from southern scotland. by around about midnight it‘s across northern england and parts of wales as well. south east, it‘s fine and dry and relatively mild. to the north of our weather front, it‘s turning cold all the while, cold enough for some snow sh

central and eastern parts of wales, through the midlands to east anglia, down into the south—east andd deal more patchy, and so too the frost, but here, more in the way of cloud and breeze. an ever present feature throughout the day across the western isles. close by to a weather front, may produce the odd spot of rain. wind really quite a feature here. we are not without the chance of some sunshine. the borders of scotland, north of england, western side of wales and south—west of england. here, the temperatures having a chance to respond. 7—10 degrees or so. but, and it is a significant but, if that fog lingers with you, and it may well do in some locales, certainly through the midlands, east anglia and parts of the south—east, it will really put a dent in the temperatures as well as your visibility. that is not such an issue for the scottish premiership matches. there are four through the course of wednesday evening. but if you are journeying for this particular feature, southampton taking on spurs, there could well be a fog issue for your travels. if you lose the fog, it may well

north—east of scotland where we could around 14 or 15 compare to three degrees across parts of east angliad that it will be their in northern england at midnight. largely dry across the midlands, east anglia and the south of england. competitor past few nights, here is not quite as misty or foggy —— past few nights, here is not quite as misty orfoggy —— compared to. the south—west should be dried apart from the odd spot of rain and drizzle. for the likes of newport, you might see a dry new year‘s eve. to the north of the weather front, back to northern ireland, back to the cold air. clearer skies for midnight. 0ne the cold air. clearer skies for midnight. one or two showers around but most will be dry. the colder weather that we finish the year with head down. still rain to come. parts of southern england, east anglia, patchy rain or drizzle. whereas the rest of the country, lots of sunshine around stop with the showers in the coastal parts of scotla nd showers in the coastal parts of scotland will stop a mixture of rain, sleet and snow. misty, foggy, frosty across the south and east. a mi

central and eastern parts of wales, through the midlands to east anglia, down into the south—east and more patchy, and so too the frost, but here, more in the way of cloud and breeze. an ever present feature throughout the day across the western isles. close by to a weather front, may produce the odd spot of rain. wind really quite a feature here. we are not without the chance of some sunshine. the borders of scotland, north of england, western side of wales and south—west of england. here, the temperatures having a chance to respond. 7—10 degrees or so. but, and it is a significant but, if that fog lingers with you, and it may well do in some locales, certainly through the midlands, east anglia and parts of the south—east, it will really put a dent in the temperatures as well as your visibility. that is not such an issue for the scottish premiership matches. there are four through the course of wednesday evening. but if you are journeying for this particular feature, southampton taking on spurs, there could well be a fog issue for your travels. if you lose the fog, it may well reform

the extent is difficult to forecast but by the end of the night there will be some patches across east angliah—east of england. further north, a weather front bringing rain. to the south—east, not so cold, but go down to the south—east and east anglia, close to freezing. a lot of cloud to start friday, not much rain, maybe some spits and spots in the south and west but most places fine and dry. the greatest weather across the south—east with those patches of fog —— the most grey weather. across most of northern england, dry and cloudy start, and some places starting around eight, 9 degrees and maybe double figures early tomorrow morning in northern ireland. similar in scotland but we are going to see some rain, mainly in the north and west. the weather front is going to be with you for some time, some heavy bursts of rain, maybe some rain on the western coasts but we should see some breaks in the cloud, so should see some breaks in the cloud, $03 should see some breaks in the cloud, so a bit of sunshine at times. a range of temperatures, single figures in the south and east, but about 11 or s

central and eastern parts of wales, through the midlands to east anglia, down into the south—east and more patchy, and so too the frost, but here, more in the way of cloud and breeze. an ever present feature throughout the day across the western isles. close by to a weather front, may produce the odd spot of rain. wind really quite a feature here. we are not without the chance of some sunshine. the borders of scotland, north of england, western side of wales and south—west of england. here, the temperatures having a chance to respond. 7—10 degrees or so. but, and it is a significant but, if that fog lingers with you, and it may well do in some locales, certainly through the midlands, east anglia and parts of the south—east, it will really put a dent in the temperatures as well as your visibility. that is not such an issue for the scottish premiership matches. there are four through the course of wednesday evening. but if you are journeying for this particular feature, southampton taking on spurs, there could well be a fog issue for your travels. if you lose the fog, it may well reform

in the midlands, east anglia and the south it stays cloudy and damp throughout. heavy side and over the hills wet snow mixed in at times. it clears on monday and tuesday, a good deal of sunshine around but cold, especially with those widespread frost by night. hgppy those widespread frost by night. happy hogmanay. this is bbc news. the headlines at 12:00. the queen's new year's honours list is dominated by britian‘s 0lympic and paralympic stars — including andy murray, mo farah and lee pearson. i feel ifeel more i feel more still like andy murray. it feels more normal. 0bviously, it's a big honour. i'm happy with that. it's a nice way to finish, or is not, the new year. —— or start. and from the world of showbusiness, there are knighthoods for ken dodd, the actor mark rylance, and the opera singer, bryn terfel. almost three quarters of the people on the honours list are recognised for work in their local community — like sylvia morris. her daughter died of leukaemia. we set out to continue the initiative of my late daughter, who agreed to front a campaign on the

central and eastern parts of wales, through the midlands to east anglia, down into the south—east and a good deal more patchy, and so too the frost, but here, more in the way of cloud and breeze. an ever present feature throughout the day across the western isles. close by to a weather front, may produce the odd spot of rain. wind really quite a feature here. we are not without the chance of some sunshine. the borders of scotland, north of england, western side of wales and south—west of england. here, the temperatures having a chance to respond. 7—10 degrees or so. but, and it is a significant but, if that fog lingers with you, and it may well do in some locales, certainly through the midlands, east anglia and parts of the south—east, it will really put a dent in the temperatures as well as your visibility. that is not such an issue for the scottish premiership matches. there are four through the course of wednesday evening. but if you are journeying for this particular feature, southampton taking on spurs, there could well be a fog issue for your travels. if you lose the fog, it may

of fog in east anglia and oxfordshire and the midlands and the welsh marches.g areas have a milder south—westerly wind. a chilly day when the fog in low cloud process. it will develop again do this evening and become more widespread overnight especially from the west country into the midlands across the ganglia and intellectual as well. —— east anglia. and the midlands as well. macleod will keep temperatures up across northern scotland. another dry day across england and wales and a lot of that fog and low cloud lifting but only slowly. some sunshine developing towards the south coast, in particular parts of northern england as well. with the cloud process another call day like today. —— process. “— another call day like today. —— process. —— pair cysts. ——persists. hello, this is bbc news with me, rebecca jones. the headlines. 80% of middle—aged people in england are overweight, four accidents involving up to 20 vehicles have taken place within a mile and a half stretch of the aao in oxfordshire 80% of middle—aged people in england are overweight, don‘t exerci

some sunshine to be had but it will be grey in east anglia, the midlands and south—east.herly breeze keeps going. 0n pull away. this northerly breeze keeps going. on monday morning it will be cold and frosty as well. some icy patches around but on monday itself, a reasonable day. especially in inland areas. a lot of dry, bright and sunny weather to be had. some showers on that breeze, may lead to coastal areas in the north—east and the west. then, it will be a cold day, despite sunshine of several degrees if you are lucky. highs of seven. a cloudy day overall. there will be some sunshine in the southernmost counties, on the east of scotland and showers in west scotland. after a cold start, it will be five, six or 7 degrees. in the middle of next week, this strong jet stream leaves the us, but on our side of the al antic it splits and wea ke ns. side of the al antic it splits and weakens. 0ne side of the al antic it splits and weakens. one part of the north of the uk, the other to the south. —— of the atlantic ocean. remember, winds turn clockwise round this high pressure,

parts of the south—east and east anglia could hang onto it, not just overnight but into tomorrow as wellmorrow for england and wales, a lot of cloud and brighter breaks. for scotland, the rain since south. some brighter breaks across northern ireland. unseasonably mild across the fog. we are back on air live onjanuary three. over the festive period you can watch a programme featuring some of the stories we have brought you this year. this is bbc news with gavin esler. singin‘ in the rain star debbie reynolds has died aged 84 after suffering a stroke, just a day after the death of her daughter carrie fisher. the head of the royal college of gps has warned patients could be waiting more than a month to see a doctor this winter. nhs england says it is boosting funding for the sector. australian police say they have dismantled an international drug ring and 15 men have been arrested. now on bbc news, as part of a look back at big stories of 2016, we follow the story of the team of refugee olympic athletes. all eyes are on rio as the world's most elite athletes hope to make their country is p

got that weather front bringing outbreaks of rain across the south—west of england, the midlands, east angliadry and relatively mild. winteriness on the back edge of that rain band for the back edge of that rain band for the peak district. sunshine for northern england, southern scotland and northern ireland. the northern half of scotland will continue to see those wintry flurries movering in. chilly conditions across the northern half of the country. wintry showers, over higher ground snow. at lower levels rain and sleet. further south, where we're under that front, still a lot of cloud. 0utbreaks south, where we're under that front, still a lot of cloud. outbreaks of rainfor still a lot of cloud. outbreaks of rain for much of the day across the south—east of england and east anglia too, where it's relatively mild under the cloud and rain. heading through the overnight period, that rain clears away, into monday then, it's going to be quite a cold start to monday. the blue colours indicating a frost first thing. we could see a few icy stretches where those wintry showers continue towards the

through recent days, as it has been through recent days, a murky start across southern england and east angliad airports will gradually ease as conditions improve, visibility picks up, a fairly grey day for many, but any sunshine this morning gives way to cloudy conditions through the afternoon, persistent rain in a highlands edging down towards the forth valley and the north of northern ireland as we in the afternoon. if you are out early, be prepared for a wet and windy spell, feeling cold. midnight in northern england and northwest wales, decidedly wet. before that rain arrives, across the south, most places will be dry, fairly cloudy, a strengthening south—west wind, but nothing too windy of note. it will keep temperatures up, seven or 8 degrees at midnight, compared to colder conditions north of the rain band, feeling colder in the strength of the wind. that icy arctic wind will slowly edged to a southwards across the rest of the country as we go through new year's day, a slow process. in the south, milder weather to begin with, cloudy and damp morning, if not day for many of you. heavy b

but in east anglia and the south—east, we are a degree or so outside freezing.west. most places will be fine and dry. it is really quite grey, especially where patches of fog and vents. temperatures might be in double figures tomorrow morning. similar across scotland. we will see when mainly in the north and west. there will be heavier bursts of rain at times. dribs and drabs of rain for western coasts and hills. to the lee of high ground, we should see bricks in the cloud —— breaks in the child. —— cloud. around 11 degrees for glasgow, belfast and aberdeen. for new year's eve, our weather front is still there, edging southwards. the bulk of england and wales is largely dry. as we head towards the celebrations around midnight, that weather front should clear away from glasgow and edinburgh and will clear away late in the day from northern ireland. south of that, seven or 8 degrees around midnight. to the north of that, temperatures dropping away, which is a sign of things to come for new year's day. the weather front for new year's day. the weather fro nt m oves

fog lingering in east anglia and the south—east. it would be a slow start for some.. double figures across much of scotland for the morning but a fair bit of cloud in the north and west and that is bringing rain. a bit of a breeze as well. the weather front will be with you for some time. it is slowly slipping south. it will stay mild with the south—westerly breeze and any fault in the south—east lifts into low cloud and it will stay grey here and generally speaking, more cloud than what we saw through thursday. some brea ks what we saw through thursday. some breaks in the cloud to the east of higher ground. five degrees in norwich. new year‘s eve, we still have the weather front scott —— across scotland. south—westerly breeze will raise the temperatures across england and wales and it is largely dried through the day on new year‘s eve. as we head towards midnight, the weather front could clear a way. south and east, largely dry and not particular cold around midnight, seven or eight degrees. we see the temperatures dipping away across northern part. through new year

the midlands, east anglia and the south east will see rain on and off through much of the day.urther north and west, brighter skies, clearer conditions but also colder. some sleet and snow showers across parts of eastern scotland, perhaps the north—east of england as well. mainly falling as rain on low levels and around the coast. temperatures 5 or 6 in the north, around about 8 to 10 further south, under that cloud and rain. overnight, we will lose that wet weather from the south—east and then we're into the clearer skies and colder conditions through the first part of monday. for monday morning, still someone wintery showers across northern scotland, perhaps the north—east of england also. further inland, we will see drier conditions and a widespread frost. temperatures below freezing in the countryside across the board on monday morning. this area of high pressure dominates the weather into the new week. that is keeping things quiet through monday at least. you can see the blue colours on the map indicating the cold weather that's with us on monday. slightly milder colours t

and damp across east anglia the south—east.iplomats, president—elect donald trump praises the russian president's response. vladimir putin says he won't expel us diplomats but would work to restore ties with donald trump when he takes office in january. after nearly 24 hours syria's ceasefire is generally holding, the guns have fallen silent, but all sides remain on alert. the world footballer of the year, cristiano ronaldo, turns down a big—money move to china.

in some parts of the midlands and into east anglia, the midlands and into east anglia, the far south—eastll bea for the rest of the uk, there will be a fairly cloudy day. one of two hole here and there but we will see some glimmers of sunshine. the weather front continuing to push slowly southwards across scotland. the and it will be a windy day but temperature wise, also quite a mild day unless you are stuck under some of the fog which will pull down the cabbage. on new year's eve, the weather front continuing to sink southwards, it is an active one and will bring heavy rain. gusty winds around it as well. this front keeps changing its times. what is going to happen is it as it pushes it southwards, cold air will feed in bihardid and as southwards, cold air will feed in bihar did and as we head into new year's day, eventually we see that front, behind each dry and sunshine and the showers in the call the air will be wintry but mild in this far south. it has called for a softer couple of days and then mild arad about tuesday wednesday next week. it's all very complex and changing, carol,

a wet start to the day as the rain comes to east anglia and the rain comes to east anglia and the midlandsnging more rain, weakening all the while from the western side of scotland in across central and southern parts of england and wales. there it will be relatively mild compared to what is going on further north. some of these showers are wintry. coming to lower levels. hail and thunder. they will rattle on through on gale force winds. three because of the night, the rain in the goes a way to bring something dry and bright and rather cheery. —— through the course of. showers popping up in the north of england and wales in the afternoon. through scotland and northern ireland, mastery and heavy and potentially thundery showers. air in these northern parts. then it is friday that is making the headlines already. look at the number of isobars. headlines already. look at the number of isoba rs. that headlines already. look at the number of isobars. that is a lot of wind. that is why it is cold storm barbara. that is why it has been named and that is why there has been in amberwarning about na

still worth checking the situation where you are, especially across parts of east anglia, south—east once again but a few fog patches elsewhere. also into wales and midlands. a very different story in northern scotland. a weather system hanging around throughout the day with wind and rain. that rain is more on than off across the north and the western isles. actually to the east of that, parts of north—east scotland will see a bit of sunshine occasionally. this is the picture at 8am, plenty of cloud around and in the west in the west—facing coast and hills, damp and drizzly at times. that a feature of the weather throughout the day. many of us getting off to a fairly mild start but where we have some of that fog around and particularly across east and south—east of england, temperatures there close to freezing. some starting with a frost. if you stay misty and murky, your temperature will be held down into single figures whereas elsewhere, despite the cloud, it turns out milder than thursday. especially when you can see a bit of brightness, maybe north—east wales, north—east england

but let's concentrate with the fog across east anglia, down into the south—east corner, and to the south here, some of the fog could be dense in places. so it is going to be a cold, grey start, eventually that fog lifting to low cloud. there will be a little bit of brightness, though, across much of wales and the north of england. you should get to see some sunshine, and that will stay with you for much of the day. across northern ireland, southern scotland, the winds picking up, the rain into the north—west, some of that turning quite heavy for a time, and that will gradually drift its way south through the day. we should get to see a little bit of sunshine into the north of england and north wales. hopefully the fog lifts away, and it may well feel just that little bit milder. a bit more of a breeze around, at eight or nine degrees here, ten or 11 further north. now, as we go into new year's eve celebrations, unfortunately that weather front a bit of a nuisance through northern ireland and northern england, perhaps into north wales as well. so it means a wet end to the year. behind it,

coming in behind this area of rain, it could get stuck across east anglia and the south east.ent putin says he will not expel anyone in response to president 0bama ordering 35 russian diplomats out of the us for alleged hacking. russia asked for un security council to endorse the ceasefire in syria which came into force last night. a post—mortem examination into the cause of george michael's death has proved "inconclusive" — further tests will now be carried out. drivers are told to take care in fog and freezing conditions, as a coach overturns on the mao in 0xfordshire injuring 17 people. we were here from the award—winning novelistjoanne we were here from the award—winning novelist joanne harris as we were here from the award—winning novelistjoanne harris as she talks about her latest work in

questions about the extent but there will be some poor visibility in places, especially east anglia ando stop fog from freezing. by the end of the night, seven, 8 degrees in glasgow and belfast but wetter weather to the north—west of scotland. the north front will be with you for some time. cold in the south east, temperatures close to freezing. some of the fog will be slow to clear. some breaks in the cloud to the east of the high ground and some wetter weather in the west leeds north of scotland. but double figures in much of scotla nd scotland. but double figures in much of scotland —— wetter weather in the north of scotland. this is bbc news. the headlines at 7. the russian president announces a ceasefire deal between the syrian government and opposition groups to come into force at midnight. translation: the documents have been signed. between the syrian government and the armed opposition in syria. there is a document on measures to help control areas covered by this ceasefire and an agreement on the start of peace talks. family doctors warn that patients might have to wait a mont

but let's concentrate with the fog across east anglia, down into the south—east corner, and to the southe of the fog could be dense in places. so it is going to be a cold, grey start, eventually that fog lifting to low cloud. there will be a little bit of brightness, though, across much of wales and the north of england. you should get to see some sunshine, and that will stay with you for much of the day. across northern ireland, southern scotland, the winds picking up, the rain into the north—west, some of that turning quite heavy for a time, and that will gradually drift its way south through the day. we should get to see a little bit of sunshine into the north of england and north wales. hopefully the fog lifts away, and it may well feel just that little bit milder. a bit more of a breeze around, at eight or nine degrees here, ten or 11 further north. now, as we go into new year's eve celebrations, unfortunately that weather front a bit of a nuisance through northern ireland and northern england, perhaps into north wales as well. so it means a wet end to the year. behind it, colder, a

maybe not quite as foggy as east anglia and the south—east has been in recent days which could be goode some fog in the higher ground of northern england. the fog not as much of an issue in scotland and northern ireland. maybe even north—east england. but here the sunshine will start the way and western scotland cloud. patch and drizzle affecting northern ireland. not a huge amount of wet weather. we will finish the day with some brightness. elsewhere, though, remains cloudy and misty in some western areas and later on in eastern england, patches of light rain or drizzle. temperatures to finish monday where they should be for the time of the year but feeling cool where the mist lingers. heavy rain developing in the south in monday night. patchy rain in england and wales. misty over the hills. but clear england and wales skies. scotland and northern ireland, and here, coldest night of the week, with frost in places, and for northern ireland, could be a foggy start to tuesday morning. still fog an issue for one or two of you for tuesday. probably worse in northern ireland and in the hill

maybe not quite as foggy as east anglia and the south—east has been in recent days, which could be goodround will see some fog and we will see some fog in the higher ground of northern england. the fog not as much of an issue in scotland and northern ireland. maybe even north—east england. but here the sunshine will start the way and western scotland cloud. patch and drizzle affecting northern ireland. not a huge amount of wet weather. we will finish the day with some brightness. elsewhere, though, remains cloudy and misty in some western areas and later on in eastern england, patches of light rain or drizzle. temperatures to finish monday, where they should be for the time of the year, but feeling cool where the mist lingers. heavy rain developing in the south on monday night. patchy rain in england and wales. misty over the hills. but clear england and wales skies. scotland and northern ireland, and here, coldest night of the week, with frost in places, and for northern ireland, could be a foggy start to tuesday morning. still fog an issue for one or two of you for tuesday. probably w

further south, the last of those chilly conditions still working across parts of east anglia and the her front sweeps across the british isles, we lose the south—westerly wind and say hello to a northerly winds, and wind out of the north, never in one direction this time of year. a better chance of sunshine, but some of you will bring in the new year with rain from that weather front. once that is true, we will turn much colderfor the start of the new year. —— through. hello and welcome to bbc news. our top stories: shinzo abe becomes the first japanese leader to visit pearl harbor, joining president obama in prayers to the servicemen killed there. translation: i offer my sincere and everlasting condolences to the souls of those who lost their lives here. the presence of prime minister abe reminds us of what is possible between nations and people. also coming up, 29 turkish police officers go on trial after the coup to oust benjamin

pushing this area of rain, ever southward, but it may well get stuck across east anglia, the south—eastr, four, 5 degrees, but you must factor in the wind coming down from the north, it will feel even colder than that. a cold start to 2017. this is bbc news — i'm annita mcveigh. the headlines at 4pm: president putin says he will not expel anyone in response to president obama ordering 35 russian diplomats out of the us for alleged hacking. mr putin also said that positive developments in relations between russia and the uk would be mutually beneficial. a post—mortem examination into the cause of george michael's death has proved "inconclusive" — further tests will now be carried out. drivers are told to take care in fog and freezing conditions, as a coach overturns on the m40 in oxfordshire injuring 17 people. clinging on for life — the only survivor of a boat that capsized off kent recounts his 11—hour ordeal. also in the next hour: the ceasefire in syria appears to be largely holding. there's been calm on the front lines, but there are reports

and squally wind driving into western parts of england and wales, the weather not as bad across east angliath—east, lots of showers after the heavy rain. it's then, into the evening, the wind will ramp up a notch or two, across the north of scotla nd notch or two, across the north of scotland in particular, we could get gusts of 80—90 miles an hour. here we have this amber be prepared wind warning from the met office. the worst of the wind will tend to ease as we head into friday. the centre of the storm moves away, still very windy across northern parts of the uk. into christmas eve morning, blustery showers to come on christmas eve, again, a bit of snow over the hills of scotland, bright and breezy further south, dry, cloud increasing, rain coming into the northwest. this weather front driven by the next area of low pressure, not quite as intense deep, the wind not quite as intense deep, the wind not quite as strong on christmas day. the wind trolling in some mild air, temperatures could reach 15 degrees. it will be windy, gusty winds around on christmas day, could cause some disruption a

towards east anglia and the south—east and will stay dry until later, windy, the wind is strong in thernoon towards the evening the wind ramping up a notch oi’ evening the wind ramping up a notch or two evening the wind ramping up a notch ortwo in evening the wind ramping up a notch or two in the north of scotland, gusts of 80 or 90 miles an hour. the strongest of the wind here, this is where we have an amber be prepared wind warning. there may be some disruption, sun damage as well. the centre of the storm pulls away tomorrow night, still very windy for a while across scotland, the wind not quite as strong as we arrived into christmas eve morning, still some blustery showers across the north and some snow on the health of scotland. further south, bright north and some snow on the health of scotland. furthersouth, brightand breezy, cloud increasing, some rain arriving in the north—west later. and this is another area of low pressure, not as intense, the wind not as strong on christmas day and between these weather fronts, some very mild air, temperatures into the mid—teens. it will be

reading, sleep and still continues across parts of wales, the midlands, east anglia and the south intor ground. we will get some snow in northern scotland and in parts of the north—east of england on higher ground. much in the north will be dry and sunny. more sunshine to come through monday and tuesday nights will be particularly chilly. childhood memories of growing up with an alcoholic father have prompted the shadow health secretary to call for greater recognition of the damage done by excessive drinking. labour's jonathan ashworth chairs an all—party parliamentary group dedicated to the children of alcoholics. the group, which is publishing research in the new year, says millions of young people are ‘suffering in silence‘. jonathan ashworth joins us now from our london newsroom. good morning and thank you for joining us. we werejust good morning and thank you for joining us. we were just talking to jackie who helps to run the thomas harrison foundation which helps vetera ns harrison foundation which helps veterans addicted to alcohol and you are looking into the issue of children

for southeast east anglia, quite a decent day on thursday. is batt storm barbara. it will be forming and looking like this by we get to friday. some very strong winds. a warning from the met office, amber warning gales it, in the north—west of scotland, approaching 90 miles an hour. further south, into northern england, northern ireland, 70. could cause problems for structural damage, power problems. then another storm, potentially heading our way for christmas itself. potentially two bouts of bad weather on the way. keep that in the back of your mind. the potential for travel disruption could be the biggest problem throughout christmas. fairly quiet, then a little bit blustery. this is bbc news. the headlines at 7pm: police have released that only some perspective in connection with attack christmas market in berlin which killed 12 people. the german chancellor angela merkel attends a vigil at the kaiser—wilhelm memorial church. translation: we do not want to live with the fear of evil paralysing us, even when that is sometimes hard. we will

maybe not quite as foggy, east anglia and the south—east it has beenin anglia and the south—east it hasd will see some fog and we will see some fog in the higher ground of northern england. the fog not as much of an issue in scotland and northern ireland. maybe even north—east england but here the sunshine will start the way and western scotland cloud. patch and drizzle affecting northern ireland. not a huge amount of wet weather. we will finish the day with some brightness. elsewhere, remains cloudy and misty in some western areas and later on in eastern england, patches of light rain or drizzle. temperatures to finish monday, should be for the time of the year but feeling cool where the mist lingers. heavy rain developing in the south in monday night. patchy rain in england and wales. misty over the hills. but clear england and wales skies. scotland and northern ireland, and here, coldest night of the week with frost in places and for northern ireland, could be a foggy start to tuesday morning. still fog an issue for one or two of you for tuesday. probably worse in northern ireland an

but let's concentrate with the fog across east anglia, down into the south—east corner, and to the southe in places. so it is going to be a cold, grey start, eventually that fog lifting to low cloud. there will be a little of your brightness, though, across much of wales and the north of england. you should get to see some sunshine, and that will stay with you for much of the day. across northern ireland, southern scotland, the winds picking up, the rain into the north—west, some of that turning quite heavy for a time, and that will gradually drift away south through the day. we should get to see a little bit of sunshine into the north of england and north wales. hopefully the fog lifts away, and it may well feel just that little bit milder. a bit more of a breeze around, at eight or nine degrees here, ten or 11 further north. now, as we go into new year's eve celebrations, unfortunately that weather front a bit of a nuisance through northern ireland and northern england, perhaps into north wales as well. so it means a wet end to the year. behind it, colder, and there will be some snow s

there could be some early on friday in the extreme south—east and east anglia where the winds are stille cloud and drizzle in the north, that will turn to rainfor drizzle in the north, that will turn to rain for new year's eve. so soggy and to 2016 across northern parts of the country. the south just about stays dry, i think through midnight. new year's day itself, we will see a cold front sweeping the uk. a lot of blue here, these arrows coming in all the way from the north, pretty much from the arctic. it will not be desperately cold but it will be on the nippy side. so we end the year and start the new year with a bit of and start the new year with a bit of a mini cold blast, but nothing to arctic, we don't think, at this stage. this is bbc world news. our top stories: us frustration and anger with israel. secretary of statejohn kerry sets out his reason for the lack of a middle east peace deal. we cannot properly defend and protect israel if we allow a viable two—state solution to be destroyed before our owned eyes. that is the bottom line. israel's prime minister hit back, saying k

now, this morning there is fog around across the vale of york, east anglia, the south east and most thatere will be sunny spells and across scotland and northern ireland we will see sunny spells. into the afternoon, we will have the rain across parts of yorkshire, lincolnshire, the midlands and drops getting in across east anglia with a lot of cloud and we will see droplets of rain too coming in across southern counties, but more rain across the isle of wight and the channel islands. variable amounts of cloud and sunshine across south—west england and quitea sunshine across south—west england and quite a lot of cloud across wales with the odd bit of limited sunshine, but you can see the dregs of the band of rain affecting anglesey. for northern ireland, a beautiful afternoon with sunny spells. the same too across western scotland, but more cloud across scotland, but more cloud across scotland, the dregs of the weather front producing spots of rain. as we head through the evening and overnight, this weather front continues to heads northwards and this one heads southwards and they clash s

rain across much of the southwest, wales, the midlands, east anglia.ast may start off dry but we will see the arrival of that rain later in the morning. sunny skies across northern england, northern ireland and southern scotland with further showers moving in across the north of scotland. at least it's a return to the sunshine across northern parts of the country. further south all that cloud continuing to bring outbreaks of rain and perhaps a bit of snow on the highest ground. temperatures cooler than we've seen over recent days, around 5—10. 0vernight eventually we will move the rain from the south than the southeast and then we are in colder, clearer conditions. northerly wind bringing wintry flurries across the north of scotla nd wintry flurries across the north of scotland and perhaps north—east england as well. quite a sharp frost first thing monday morning. a cold start on monday but for the most pa rt start on monday but for the most part a start on monday but for the most parta dry start on monday but for the most part a dry and bright day. a

so another cold, bleak start to the day across east anglia into the capital, and anywhere south of thead across wales and much of the north of england. a little bit of brightness to the east of the pennines. a breezy start the day through northern in scotland. the wet weather chiefly to the north—east of the great glen but it will sink south and arrive as we go through the afternoon. some wet weather pushing across the central belt into the scottish borders, eventually into northern ireland. some sunshine across the east of the pennines and hopefully with a bit more of a breeze that fog should lift into the afternoon. but low, grey cloud from any across england and wales. nine to ii any across england and wales. nine to 11 degrees the higher but for the all—important new to 11 degrees the higher but for the all—importa nt new yea r‘s to 11 degrees the higher but for the all—important new year's eve celebrations, it does mean a pretty wet affair for celebrations, it does mean a pretty wet affairfor northern celebrations, it does mean a pretty wet affair for northern ireland, celebration

that is how extensive it was in east anglia and the midlands and the south—east and even now it is stillis wet weather which hardly moves across scotland, we have the cloud across northern ireland and northern england, it will be the same during the day. regarding the fog, it will be there until midday, and then it will slowly lift, but that is a slow process , slowly lift, but that is a slow process, and even when it does, we are process, and even when it does, we a re left process, and even when it does, we are left with cloud hanging over the head of the misty, foggy weather. it will be quite cold. the south and east have the best chance of sunshine but on the whole it will be disappointingly cloudy. especially compared with the lovely sunshine yesterday. it would be a grey and wet end to the year in the northern half of scotland in particular. blowing a gale, continues to the evening and overnight, but the consolation prize with wind and cloud, it will be mild and the frost will not be as extensive as it was this morning. the frost and fog limited to southern areas, but there will st

east ingley and —— east anglia and the south—east could stay dry.afternoon and into the evening the wind is ramping up across the far north of scotland. possibly gusts of 90 miles an hour. not unusualfor gusts of 90 miles an hour. not unusual for this gusts of 90 miles an hour. not unusualfor this time gusts of 90 miles an hour. not unusual for this time of year but it has led to this amber wind warning from the met office. lots of people will be travelling on friday. the storm itself pushes away on friday night, still some gales for a while across the north and a blustery winds even into christmas eve across northern areas where the showers could still be wintry over the hills. bright and breezy further south and largely dry with increasing cloud and rain coming into the northwest coming in on the weather front driven by another area of low pressure, this one for christmas day not as deep wooded will still bring some windy conditions, the wind coming from a long way south of drawing in some very mild air. we will find high temperatures for a while

still worth checking the situation where you are, especially across parts of east anglia, south—east start once again but a few fog patches elsewhere. also into wales and midlands. a very different story in northern scotland. a weather system hanging around throughout the day with wind and rain. that rain is more on than off across the north and the western isles. actually to the east of that, parts of north—east scotland will see a bit of sunshine occasionally. this is the picture at 8am, plenty of cloud around and in the west in the west—facing coast and hills, damp and drizzly at times. that a feature of the weather throughout the day. many of us getting off to a fairly mild start but where we have some of that fog around and particularly across east and south—east of england, temperatures there close to freezing. some starting with a frost. if you stay misty and murky, your temperature will be held down into single figures whereas elsewhere, despite the cloud, it turns out milder than thursday. especially when you can see a bit of brightness, maybe north—east wales, north—east en

down towards east anglia and kent, at this stage we have something dry up.e some of the daylight. in the south—west, we are into the rain. the north wales, drier and brighter conditions in northern ireland, back in two showers and stronger winds. possibly snow in the hills. heading on through the rest of the evening and overnight, the rain heading to the south—east, clearing. we will persist with showers. a cold night across england and wales. in scotland, the risk of some ice. tomorrow, a quieter day for most. there will be windy conditions in the north, showers around but further south through england and wales, one or two showers but it will be mostly dry. temperatures not in great shape for most, milder in the south. on friday, and amber weather warning the wind has been issued. storm barbara. listen to the forecast you are travelling. we are looking at severe gales in the north of the country, possibly storm force winds. it will be windy wherever you are but not as windy as in the north. if you are travelling, bear that in mind. when coming from the nor

the most prone areas will be the south—west, east anglia and the south—east., with strong to gale force winds. further south, the fog will take its time to clear. it should do more readily, cove rs clear. it should do more readily, covers the breeze picks up and will inherit some of this cloud further south. it looks a bit soggy for the new year celebrations. this is how it looks at about midnight. the rain that across we think northern england across to wales. the hide it, dry hogmanay, but cold. there will be showers around in the north. ahead of it, rather murky, as cloudy and mild, not necessarily foggy as it has been. when their weather front pushes southwards, it clears all the fog out the way so we have some clearer conditions from the start of 2017. but with an arctic wind, it won't be warm. we will have more later. this is bbc news. the headlines at 12. russia's foreign minister calls on president putin to expel 35 us diplomats, in retaliation for a similar move by washington. the syria ceasefire between the government and rebel groups appears largely

but let's concentrate with the fog across east anglia, down into the south—east corner, and to the southdense in places. so it is going to be a cold, grey start, eventually that fog lifting to low cloud. there will be a little bit of brightness, though, across much of wales and the north of england. you should get to see some sunshine, and that will stay with you for much of the day. across northern ireland, southern scotland, the winds picking up, the rain into the north—west, some of that turning quite heavy for a time, and that will gradually drift its way south through the day. we should get to see a little bit of sunshine into the north of england and north wales. hopefully the fog lifts away, and it may well feel just that little bit milder. a bit more of a breeze around, at eight or nine degrees here, ten or 11 further north. now, as we go into new year's eve celebrations, unfortunately that weather front a bit of a nuisance through northern ireland and northern england, perhaps into north wales as well. so it means a wet end to the year. behind it, colder, and there will be some